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Learning Play – Sewing
In 2012, the week after Christmas, Don and I traveled to Colorado to visit our grandkids. We loved and missed our daughter and her husband, but we went to see the grands! I’m always grateful for the time we took, in those early days, to spend time with them. Ashley, the grand in this story, is now in her mid-twenties...
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A Series of Conversations – Step Out of the Trench and See the Sunset
A few days before my 54th anniversary, May 28th, I spoke to my good friend, Joy. I had been down with bronchitis for three weeks. I was challenged to keep up with caregiving and was feeling down, not at all like myself. The 100 Wants List At the time, I was reading the book Master Your Mindpower. I haven’t finished it yet...
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Learning Play – Chemistry Via a Child’s Spark – Part 2
Part 2 of the wonderful experience I had with my Colorado grands in the summer of 2012, as we embarked on our chemistry adventure. The adult books we got from the library had hundreds of pictures of crystals with very long names. Ashley worked on sounding out dozens of them. We found an amazing picture that showed crystals that were transparent, translucent,...
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A Series of Conversations – Learning by Doing
Remember that monthly call I have with my friend Joy Petty? We had another invigorating conversation I want to share. I’m no expert on this topic, but I have had experience with it. Joy is an expert. Learning by doing is a powerful way to teach children. When they experience something new or exciting, it’s an effective way to absorb information...